Youth Educator, Summer - PS

Youth Educator, Summer - PS154

Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Seasonal

Youth Educator, Summer Rising 2026

FLSA-Classification:
Non-Exempt, Seasonal

Salary Range: $20 per hour

Reports to:

Program Director

Location:

333E 135th St, Bronx NY 10454

Program: PS 154

The primary responsibility of the Youth Educator is to design and lead diverse enrichment activities. Therefore, we are seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in the following (but not limited to) areas: civic engagement, music, visual arts, martial arts, media technology, dance, sports, and recreation (soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball, or lacrosse), health awareness and community leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Identify, create, and facilitate age-appropriate, thematic-based lesson plans and activities.
• Work as a part of a collaborative team, providing support to any specialist implementing activities.
• Prepare the learning working environment by creating a welcoming space that exhibits participant's work.
• Build positive relations with youth and adults to serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by closely supervising all activities.
• Assist in participant's enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records and other required documents to the program director.
• Inspect daily all facilities (including shared spaces), equipment, and supplies; be sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day.
• Demonstrate commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
• Organize storage areas and control the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse and to minimize the time required for distribution and collection
• Maintain accurate program documentation (incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance & signin/sign-out sheets).
• Understand and communicate the East Side House Settlement mission and the goals of the Compass program to the participants and community members.
• Actively participate in all aspects of professional development, including scheduled supervision, team meetings, pre-service training, and additional paid professional development training required. Demonstrate key competencies including initiative, teamwork, cooperation, preparedness, professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to improve continuously.
• Organize and participate in external special events to promote the Agency's mission and image, cultivate relationships, and generate broad support.
• Adhere to all ESH policies, practices, and procedures

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required. Some college preferred. Must have experience working with elementary schools, preferably in a racially, ethically, and socioemotionally diverse urban community. Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required. A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice. Possess and ability to engage and lead activities in your area of specialty;

strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, ability to work in a team in various environments. Candidates possessing skills in foreign languages, visual arts, music, or performing arts are strongly encouraged to apply. Must be able to communicate effectively with all participants while remaining professional at all times. Must be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism.

Ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Being bilingual is a plus.

Communication Proficiency, Team Building, Problem Solving/Analysis, Time Management, Ethical Conduct

This is a seasonal part-time position, working up to 35 hours. Flexible schedule a plus. Workday/hours subject to change based on ESH's needs. Professional development and staff meetings will also be required.

Summer:
Availability between 8am- 6pm;
Monday
- Friday

• Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance
• Department of Health Medical Clearance
• Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance
• State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance ($25.00 fee)
• Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance
• Health Statement
• COVID Vaccine

• Mandated Reporter, 2 hours
• Foundations of Health & Safety Training, 5 hours

This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Travel is primarily local for trips and scatter sites.

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